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On [CPUs] 3800+X2 bottlenecking, need an upgrade, 5200+?
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YES. the 5600+ should be an improvement.
    vadim 32 468 wisecracke​r
08-25-2008 at 07:55 PM
On [CPUs] different version of the same cpu
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OEM original equipment manufacturer
    coleman 16 251 coleman
08-20-2008 at 11:12 PM
On [CPUs] What retail stores sell CPUs?
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i agree with zenmaster. your local computer shop will be your best bet.
    Kadence 6 138 Kadence
08-08-2008 at 08:18 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] 9600gt and cheap, non pci-e PSU
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as long as he has a little clearance on the 12v rail (wich it appears he does) he should be fine.
    idont 13 281 idont
08-05-2008 at 10:42 AM
On [Sound Cards] Cant find 3 of the speakers!
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how do you have it plugged in? did you check the asus forums first?
    Hansen 7 174 nukemaster
08-03-2008 at 08:16 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] How to install powersupply
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just plug it it where it fits. if it doesnt fit, dont plug it in. also, if you can, use google before you ask in the forums. odds are you [...]
    kyrax12 2 137 firetatoo
07-11-2008 at 03:41 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Which would you choose? Stylish, or functional case?
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go for the antec 900. that NZXT case is UGLY.
    Papewaio 28 637 Papewaio
07-03-2008 at 02:38 PM
On [CPUs] AMD vs Intel
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AMD is made by wizards Intel is made by robots. AMD uses fairy dust. Intel uses dilithium crystals. AMD is polythiestic. Intel is monot [...]
    jonbull 47 1183 MathiasSch​nell
06-26-2008 at 06:31 AM
On [Sound Cards] audigy 2 ZS or onboard sound?
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I had an audigy soundcard. for fun i thought i'd try the onboard on my Asus M2N-E. Like buzznut says: for games you will want the EAX. For m [...]
    samuraibla​de 5 425 buzznut
06-21-2008 at 11:19 PM
On [CPUs] Why is X64 6400+ not performing?
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yeah, you need at least a 3850. better yet, wait for the release of the upcoming series and get a 3870. i am sure the prices will drop drast [...]
    dickyboy_1​8 26 612 lameness
06-21-2008 at 05:16 PM
On [CPUs] 3.0Ghz core 2 due wrong FSB motherboard
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here's to doing your research BEFORE you buy your stuff.
    DreamArche​r 14 478 Dreamarche​r
06-20-2008 at 06:55 AM
On [Sound Cards] Problems with X-Fi Sound Blaser PCIe.....
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    Jdv011 13 582 Jdv011
06-11-2008 at 08:43 PM
On [CPUs] Is my 3200+ causing low FPS ?
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2005 PC says " ouch"
    enli 40 586 enli
06-08-2008 at 05:27 PM
On [CPUs] CPU high heat crashing - help please
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odds are you installed you heatsink wrong.
    TheRabbit 3 131 dragonspra​yer
06-05-2008 at 06:41 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Side fan blows air into case
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no, everything is as it should be.
    tokyotech 22 584 Masherbrum
05-03-2008 at 08:29 PM
On [CPUs] upgrading brother's dell.
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dude... just use cpu-z and check under motherboard. then google the chipset and you will see what kinds of procs it will support. easy peez [...]
    Hard Line 36 620 Hard Line
04-24-2008 at 04:40 AM
On [CPUs] Nvidia to make chipsets for Via CPU's???!!!
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the VIA isaiah chips will do fine vs Intel. yes, they will.
    yipsl 14 793 jimmysmitt​y
03-27-2008 at 11:40 PM
On [Sound Cards] Home audio on a PC, help I'm clueless
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get something that has optical or digital coax. if you have pci-e x1. recomend the spdif digital coax or optical.
    The_Blood_​Raven 31 825 cathudog
04-23-2008 at 06:12 AM
On [CPUs] Think i found the stupidest idea ever thought of.
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i think it would be used as more of an option than a completely new computing paradigm for everyone.
    ChaosGS 34 1222 happy_fanb​oy
03-08-2008 at 06:22 PM
On [Sound Cards] Sound Card not being found
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try doing a format and reinstall with the card in. also, if there are connectors to front audio headers (headphone and mic jacks on the fro [...]
    blaaguuu 6 409 firetatoo
03-03-2008 at 04:08 PM
On [Sound Cards] Surround Sound Help
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battlefield games have surround. i remember playing desert combatmod and getting freaked out by the sound of rounds imapcting the concret [...]
    Champcar 7 442 firetatoo
02-28-2008 at 09:34 PM
On [CPUs] EU regulators Raid Intel in Germany!
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[#ff0000][b]DELETED: TEMP BANNED EVERYONE: REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT THUNDERMAN IS A TROLL, KEEP IT CLEAN AND ON TOPIC[/b][/#ff0000]
2   thunderman 89 2853 Hellboy
02-14-2008 at 11:22 PM
On [CPUs] is i possible to build a mac pro?
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you COULD build your mac out of paper mache' and bird poop. then imagine yourself editing neat movies on it.
    gallionfc 28 971 psymanprod​uctions
02-13-2008 at 10:39 PM
On [Other Components] Will extrme cold damage my components?
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COLD IS GOOD. as far as condensation, i would not worry about it as long as you have good airflow. i have heard of putting silicone sealer [...]
    robertito 20 577 Mathos
02-09-2008 at 07:45 AM
On [CPUs] Motherboard suggestion for an AM2 3.0GHz Windsor
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i have a 6000+ running stock. winter idle 32c, summer idle 34c. on the stock heatsink. i have an Asus m2n-e (non SLI) gaming on it si [...]
    Titanion 16 484 B-unit
02-07-2008 at 10:03 PM
On [CPUs] AMD The Truth
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ACTUALY: looking at via for the next cpu i buy. just kidding.(or am I?)
4   amddiesel 171 5743 Just_An_En​gineer
04-19-2008 at 06:51 PM
On closed [CPUs] AMD Phenom Black Edition can Hit 3Ghz !..very Impressive
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intel schmintel. what about via's new procs?
    Thunderman 35 1226 Jake_Barne​s
01-28-2008 at 12:25 AM
On [CPUs] RFID'S = I have a bug in my underwear
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so: either make your own clothes or microwave the ones you buy. (just be sure to keep a fire extinguisher handy).
2   IMajorI 57 1198 eric54
01-29-2008 at 08:00 AM
On [CPUs] What performance increase can I expect with a AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
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you got duped into buying that weak 2140 proc? sad sad sad sad
2   Rockstone1 96 1319 Rockstone1
01-26-2008 at 09:41 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 64 X2 6000 3.0GHz video game problems
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i have a 6000+ and experience none of the problems you say. my cpu idles at about 35c. i also suggest you reinstall windows. ir maybe a [...]
    biggleswor​th1 47 2145 sashg
03-19-2008 at 12:25 AM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] Am I gimping my new hardware by using lower watt PS than mobo min req?
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yeah evidently, according to the above PSU calculator i could be using a 333 watt psu.
    action2288 9 268 zenmaster
01-16-2008 at 07:50 PM
On [CPUs] FX60 (S939) or AMD 5000+ BE (AM2 UPGRADE BOARD)
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the memory for the s939 will cost you more. i recomend the m2ne from Asus.
    trinitron6​4 15 462 Coret
12-02-2007 at 08:11 PM
On [CPUs] why is my dual-core running slower than my single core?
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have you tried a program like everest to find out the make and model of the mobo?
    quitoman 28 719 yipsl
11-25-2007 at 03:03 AM
On [CPUs] Toms Hardware ! u can make Amd think
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if you didn't leave the 6th grade knowing the difference between: there, their, and they're. maybe you should go back and THEN start m [...]
    master9716 12 602 Rabidpeanu​t
11-22-2007 at 12:27 AM
On [CPUs] AMD Phenom 9600 benchmark - Sandra XII
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why did they blur out the name of the proc in the sandra tests. the x4 proc was at 2.3 it says. not 3.0
    X-Files 44 3915 turpit
11-12-2007 at 05:38 AM
On [Other Components] Best gaming mouse?
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i lke the G5. i had 2 wireless mice before this and the mx600 that came in the mx3000 wireless keyboard/mouse kit was a good gaming mouse, [...]
    Clortho 47 1840 liswara
11-10-2007 at 06:17 AM
On [CPUs] 3DMark06: Phenom X4 vs C2Q
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also. that is a 500 dollar proc against a 1000 dollar proc (for the qx6850) ten percent less performance for 50 percent less price sounds go [...]
2   Epsilon84 52 3315 elbert
11-08-2007 at 01:03 PM
On [CPUs] Phenom X4 9700 at 2.4GHz to cost $329.99
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the qx9xxx cips will cost a lot more than hte phenom chips, like 3-4 times as much. qx6850 goes for over a grand right now. if i can build [...]
2   AKIRA972 71 2483 EnFoRceR22
11-09-2007 at 06:01 AM
On [CPUs] Is nobody at least rooting for AMD?
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AMD is fine EA posted losses the last two quarters too. are they going under? 2nd place is often 2nd place because they will not play dirt [...]
5   kingofther​ings 202 7565 atomicWAR
11-06-2007 at 08:04 PM
On [CPUs] Conned by Crysis
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anyone who will go out and spend that much on a CPU for a game that is not even finished yet... well. i guess it isnt the called the bleedin [...]
2   Pigbristle 84 2238 systemlord
11-08-2007 at 09:03 PM
On [CPUs] Another disaster for AMD: Phenom X4 slower than 65 nm Intel quads
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number two is often number two becasue they aren't willing to play dirty. viva AMD.
5   Wombat2 223 9350 onestar
11-12-2007 at 05:07 PM
On [CPUs] My Core Duo scored 555 in 3DMark06, whats wrong? (CPU-Z pics)
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your e6600 is a 1.6ghz? i thought that was 2.6ghz chip.
2   Kano523 76 2042 Zorg
10-31-2007 at 11:27 AM
On [CPUs] Upgraded from FX-55 to X2 6000
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what you need to do is run your anti-virus and anti-spyware and seti@home and then play your games. the overhead for multiple apps is where [...]
    tcman41 12 672 alondonthi​ng
10-16-2007 at 11:38 PM
On [Sound Cards] Audigy 1 platinum sound card XP drivers
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i have had an audogy 1 card in three computers (same card sequential builds). have never had a problem with detection. does your device man [...]
    vivek 18 1894 Curunir
07-01-2008 at 04:33 AM
On [CPUs] 6000+ X2 vs E4400
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not true. the 6000+ comes with a heatsink. do not believe the lies. it is the 6400+ that has no heatsink. here are the specs for [...]
    jhyukkang 8 601 accu
10-06-2007 at 10:03 PM
On [CPUs] Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs Core2 DUO 4500?
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what i did with my 6000+ was lower the multiplier from 15 to 14 and raise the FSB from 200 to 214. 214x14=2996. that way i have ddr2-856 an [...]
    keeperos 36 7228 ryanthesav
10-03-2007 at 12:01 AM
On [CPUs] AMD wants us to breakfree
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Intel is Nike Intel is Halliburton Intel needs competition.
3   cherie2298​4 123 6576 techguy911
08-15-2007 at 04:26 PM
On closed [CPUs] AMD X2 5200 VS E6600
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yeah. but for the price the 5200+ is the better proc.
    Still_Life 24 4505 turpit
08-10-2007 at 07:02 AM
On [Sound Cards] Is the soundcard bundled with ASUS Striker any good?
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it is generaly always better to have a sound card than use onboard sound. creative products are pretty top notch (imho). my audigy (series [...]
    radium02 8 1234 radium02
08-06-2007 at 09:22 PM
On [CPUs] AMD beats Intel
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not realy fair compairing the 4600+ with the e6600 anyway. the e6600 is more matched in performance to the 5600+ or the 6000+.
2   dspear 58 4916 yomamafor1
07-21-2007 at 11:43 AM
On [CPUs] AMD 6000+ and heat issues
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i have a 6000+ under a stock HSF. runs between 30 and 35c depending on ambient, but it never has hit more than 53-55. (using everest ultimat [...]
    MrMJS 18 2023 ryanthesav
07-20-2007 at 04:01 AM
On [CPUs] Those with X2 6000+, whats your OverClock and Temps?
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i didnt realy overclock mine. i did got from 15x200 to 14x214 to keep the same clock speed and give the fsb a little pep. idles @36/37c on [...]
    Soldier37 28 2187 tb28w3
07-04-2007 at 06:41 PM
On [Sound Cards] Why get a sound card instead of onboard sound?
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my pc is for gaming and also it is the htpc in my livingroom. if excellent sound is important to you, get a soundcard that does it, if not t [...]
    chikit 27 3382 DeAtHrApTo​R
06-12-2007 at 07:09 PM
On [Network Interface Cards] cheating school's network
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man, dont chat on AIM at school. to be honest i hope you get caught trying to get past the stuff and you get suspended from school or kicked [...]
2   ihateibuyp​ower 59 6204 goldragon_​70
06-07-2007 at 05:31 AM
On [CPUs] 4800+ power problem (-12V=2,5V -5V=1,13V) ???
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the t force 4u is an intel socket 775 motherboard. are you sure that is the motherboad you are using?
    bassin 24 1005 bassin
02-05-2007 at 09:33 PM
On [CPUs] X2 4600+ Manchester or Opty 170?
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the opty is the same silicon as the fx-60. i would put my money into the 170.
    GSte 14 862 firetatoo
01-31-2007 at 05:07 PM
On [CPUs] behind the user names, who are we?
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I am an 32 year old gamer and pothead. been tweeking on my computer since my p2 pro (matrox 2d card in SLI with a 12mb voodoo2 woot!) train [...]
12   reconviper​one1 562 25573 lca806
01-25-2007 at 05:24 PM
On [CPUs] Perplexed -- Upgraded to Opteron 180 from 4000+ Help pls.
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maybe try setting core affinity. have you tried that?
    h2oman 6 792 h2oman
01-20-2007 at 08:15 PM
On [CPUs] AMD 4000+ (2.4)Single cpu or AMD Dual 2.2GHZ cpu
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also, if you wanted to overclock, ill bet with some good RAM you could EASILY get 2.8 ghz out of that 4000+. though, if you get seriously bu [...]
    aviljoen 4 516 sprite
01-19-2007 at 05:41 PM
On [Power Supplies, PC Cases & Case Mods] A Bit Different.... quiet, and also dark
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i have an antec solution slk3000. plenty big and i realy like it.
    Iceman_Ara​gorn 4 378 Dante_Jose​_Cuervo
01-19-2007 at 03:57 AM

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